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How can accidental captures of loggerhead turtles be reduced? (3/5/2010)

How can accidental captures of loggerhead turtles be reduced?Spanish scientists have studied interactions between the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) and fishing gear such as longline hooks used at the water surface, mass beachings, and the effects of climate change on these animals. In order to reduce captures of this marine species without causing economic losses for fishermen, the scientists are proposing that fishing in the summer should only be carried out by night and in areas more than 35 nautical miles from land. ...> Full Article



Field study exposes how sea turtle hatchlings use their flippers to move quickly on sand (3/1/2010)

Field study exposes how sea turtle hatchlings use their flippers to move quickly on sandGeorgia Tech researchers conducted the first field study showing how endangered loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings use their limbs to move quickly on a variety of terrains in order to reach the ocean. ...> Full Article



Barcoding endangered sea turtles (9/17/2009)

Barcoding endangered sea turtlesA new paper published in the early online edition of Molecular Ecology Resources shows that DNA barcodes can quickly and accurately determine the species identity of specimens collected from of all seven endangered sea turtles. ...> Full Article



Scientists identify world's largest leatherback turtle population (5/18/2009)

Scientists identify world's largest leatherback turtle populationAn international team of scientists has identified a nesting population of leatherback sea turtles in Gabon, West Africa as the world's largest. The research involved country-wide land and aerial surveys that estimated a population of between 15,730 and 41,373 female turtles using the nesting beaches. The study highlights the importance of conservation work to manage key sites and protected areas in Gabon. ...> Full Article


Cost of hatchling turtles' dash for freedom (12/15/2008)

The first few hundred meters that a newly hatched turtle swims are the most dangerous of its life. Frantically swimming and surrounded by predators, as many as 30 percent die on their maiden voyage. Curious to know how much energy the youngsters need to reach safe deep water, David Booth from the University of Queensland measured the hatchling's oxygen consumption and found that they have enough energy reserves to survive 14 days at sea without feeding. ...> Full Article


Turtles alter nesting dates due to temperature change says ISU researcher (11/9/2008)

Researcher says turtles nesting along the Mississippi River and other areas are altering their nesting dates in response to rising temperatures. ...> Full Article


Turtles like deserted beaches (9/4/2008)

Turtles like deserted beachesResearcher has found that two species of marine turtle - the loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and green turtle (Chelonia mydas) - produce more babies when nesting on natural beaches compared to those with human development. ...> Full Article


Leatherback turtles' newly discovered migration route may be roadmap to salvation (7/16/2008)

Leatherback turtles' newly discovered migration route may be roadmap to salvationResearchers can pinpoint the times and places where turtles are at the highest risk ...> Full Article


Research uncovers the hidden world of turtles (6/3/2008)

Research uncovers the hidden world of turtlesThe frog may be the environmental indicator of the land, but researchers reckon when it comes to the sea, we should look to the turtle. ...> Full Article


Relocation of endangered Chinese turtle may save species (5/23/2008)

Relocation of endangered Chinese turtle may save speciesTurtle biologists in the US and China hope to prevent species' extinction ...> Full Article

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